THOR3: Humans Are More Important Than Hardware

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Abstract:

This thesis outlines the implementation of the United States Special Operations Command THOR3 Tactical Human Optimization, Rapid Rehabilitation and Reconditioning Program into the Special Operations SOF community. This study returns to basics by focusing on the irreplaceable human element of SOF operations and identifies specific steps to prepare the human weapons system for the variety of SOF challenges it faces. Specifically, the study analyzed program design considerations and methods to better educate, train, and monitor SOF Soldier physical development and, when required, to recondition and rehabilitate SOF individuals back to full operational status after an injury.

Author(s):
Knipscher, Benjamin W.
Author Organization(s):
NAVAL POSTGRADUATE SCHOOL MONTEREY CA
Descriptive Note:
Master's thesis
Supplementary Note:
The original document contains color images.
Pagination:
0135

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Monitor Series:
NPS
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.1_Training; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_5.5.1_Communicate Intent and Guidance; JCA_5.3.1_Analyze Problem; JCA_7.2_Mitigate; JCA_7_Protection; JCA_7.2.1_Mitigate Lethal Effects; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.2.3_Share Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_1.2.2_Exercising; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_1.2.6_Concepts; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution
Modernization Areas:
Quantum Science and Computing
Communities of Interest:
Biomedical
Descriptor(s):
*PHYSICAL FITNESS, OPERATIONAL READINESS, COGNITION, THESES, NERVOUS SYSTEM, EMOTIONS, NEUROLOGY, NUTRITION, REHABILITATION, FATIGUE(PHYSIOLOGY), ARMY PERSONNEL, WOUNDS AND INJURIES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Stress Physiology
Keyword(s):
THOR3(TACTICAL HUMAN OPTIMIZATION RAPID REHABILITATION AND RECONDITIONING)
Report Date:
2010 Dec 01
Creation Date:
2011 Feb 23